Do you stick with the goals that you set for yourself? New Years is fast approaching and that means it’s time to reflect on the past and set new goals for the coming year. With this in mind, I’ve been thinking about the importance of being committed. It’s easier said than done, but I believe…
Amidst the cheer of family, friends, and holiday tunes, winter driving is truly the repentance that reminds us all of reality. In a weather-fluctuating city like Calgary, winter driving can be an absolute nightmare. I am hopeful that most of you have taken a safety driving course in your lifetime. So today, I want to…
With the holiday season coming up, there as been a lot of advertising. This really got me thinking about our society. What is the definition of too much commercialization? Stores such as Walmart and Superstore immediately put their Christmas decorations up the day after Halloween! What does this say about our community? The holiday season is…
We’ve all seen one, talked to one, and perhaps fallen for one, but in the end once a jerk always a jerk, right? As a member of the female gender, I find that we always tend to fall for the “bad boy” or at least the vast majority of teenage girls. A lot of the…
Does who you know matter more than what you know? FOX Business argues that who you know is more important because knowledge is only valuable if you have somewhere to support you. Networking is more important than ever with the rise of social media outlets geared towards professional life. It’s also an indicator to employers…
Although every individual has family or parents they can be close to or form a tightly knit bond, we still need a friend to share feelings with. As individuals, we need best friends that will always be with us; someone that will be with us with no strings attached, no expectations, and just support and…
Why go out to get a facial when you can do it at home? It’s convenient and free! Obviously, it won’t feel as good as getting it from someone else, but it is still effective. Why this is important is because massage helps to get rid of toxins, soften lines, and help relax your facial…
I think you already know what I’m going to talk about. On this special three-part edition of Dean’s playlist, I will be discussing three kinds of crushes that I have noticed are pretty common with my friends and I: the casual crush (“wow, you are something sweet. I like that.”), the “best” crush (“OMG WE…
A question that runs deeper than Pepsi vs. Coke, the debate between tea vs. coffee is the age-old inquiry that people still lack the proper facts to. Tea has this glorified identity for people who embrace their inner zen. Whereas coffee is stereotypically drunk by people in power suits and hipsters at the corner cafe.…
Weekends exist to take a break after a busy week. However, some activities for a weekend at home are essential to change up a routine, and try something new. After spending some weekends repeating what I usually do, I’ve realized I needed to spend some weekends outside of my house in another location with new…
In my teenage years I have wondered, “What is ‘beauty’? Do I fit into the ‘category’ of beautiful people?” Over the years, this is what many magazine covers have featured: women dressed in skimpy clothes, showing off toned bodies and perfect, blemish-free skin. Over and over again, this notion of beauty is being thrown at us. Being…
I feel like once winter starts to come around, everyone starts to get a little stressed. In school, midterms are either completed or on their way, and then suddenly after Christmas break, finals roll around. Mixed with holiday get togethers and preparation, the next few months are some of the most stressful in the year…
Anxiety. We’ve certainly heard about it, but do we really know what it is? Anxiety is an umbrella term for several disorders that cause a person nervousness, fear, worry, and a feeling of impending doom. Anxiety disorders affect the person in how they act, feel, and can often appear with physical symptoms. Anxiety is normal…
Water is essential to the upkeep of a healthy lifestyle. Pure water is amazing, but who said you could only drink plain water? Part of many diet and beauty plans, detox water is full of vitamins and hydration. It helps to curb your hunger, clear your skin, and lose weight. Detox water is easy to make:…
Communet is a popular app where you can write anonymous messages about people at your school. It’s a great way to send messages of encouragement to other students or to compliment someone you are too shy to talk to in person; however, it is also an easy way to post mean messages about others. So…